T. A. Richard

In the cozy heart of my family’s kitchen, my Grandmother had a cherished tradition with us – baking her infamous 6-layer cake with chocolate icing. Every layer, a story; every frosting swirl, a memory. As the cocoa powder cloud would rise, the room filled with tales of days gone by. With each mixing and measuring, I learned more than just the art of baking. I discovered my roots, the sweetness of tradition, and the timeless connection between a grandchild and her grandmother, all encapsulated in the rich flavors of one special chocolate-covered cake. In my family, the kitchen is where love is kneaded into tradition, ensuring that the family’s heart will always beat strongly in its delicious rhythms. The chocolate covered cake wasn’t just a dessert, but a symbol of family, tradition, and the heartwarming legacy of shared moments with my grandmothers.

T.A. Richard is an American author from South Carolina. Her debut book, Sweetie McTreatie and Nana’s Yummy Chocolate Cake is an embodiment of Richard’s experience while growing up, woven in simple, understandable language and laced with delightful fiction that captivates her readers. The book features a little girl who enjoys baking and spending time with her Nana. Together, they bake delicious desserts and have a stirring adventure in the kitchen.

Sweetie McTreatie and Nana’s Yummy Chocolate Cake showcases Richard’s mastery of storytelling while giving children a basket full of essential lessons like problem-solving, counting and math skills, arts, and much more! While fun and playful, it is the perfect book to introduce children to the joys of baking while helping them form bonds with their parents, grandparents, or guardians to last a lifetime